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Abraham Lincoln signed the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862. He issued the formal Emancipation Proclamation the following January. Lincoln was under tremendous pressure to withdraw emancipation as a precondition for peace talks with the Confederacy.

Lincoln prioritized democracy over his political future. A new biography explains why

Presidential historian Jon Meacham speaks with NPR about his new biography, And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle. It examines Lincoln's actions as well as motivations.

The remnants of Hurricane Camille (1969), which made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 5 storm and still packed a powerful punch by the time it reached Richmond, Va., where this photo was taken.

Category 5 hurricanes are rare in the U.S. There have only been 4 in its history

Such massive storms are fairly rare, and it's even more rare for them to make landfall. NOAA says that for such storms, "catastrophic damage will occur" with electricity outages "for weeks or months."

Lebanese Red Cross ambulances, carrying the bodies of people who died in a boat sinking, cross between Lebanon and Syria on Friday.

At least 77 people died when a boat carrying migrants sank off Syria, an official says

The incident was deadliest so far as a surging number of Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinians have been trying to flee crisis-hit Lebanon by sea for a better future in Europe.

Bob Woodward brings tales of 10 presidents to San Diego

Veteran journalist and author Bob Woodward will appear at San Diego's Balboa Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 14.

Jennifer Moeller's hoop dresses from the television series <em>Dickinson </em>are among the costumes on display at the <em>Showstoppers! </em>exhibition in New York City.

Many Stages Are Still Dark, But You Can Now See These Iconic Costumes Up Close

The Showstoppers! exhibition in New York's Theater District showcases the work of an industry hit hard by the pandemic. Visitors can see more than 100 costumes — and watch artists hard at work.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. It’s all part of Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, presented by Keurig, which has sold over two million tickets globally making it one of the most popular current traveling exhibitions. HOURS OF OPERATION: Sunday - Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (last entry 9 p.m.) Thursday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (last entry 9 p.m.) Yoga: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (doors open 8 a.m.) Friday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (last entry 10 p.m.) Saturday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (last entry 10 p.m.) Yoga: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (doors open 8 a.m.) The visit will take around one hour. Opened Friday, Jan. 14, 2022.

Nauman Hussain, who is charged with 20 counts of second degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in a 2018 limousine crash, walks into a makeshift courtroom to accommodate more people at the Schoharie High School gymnasium Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Schoharie, N.Y.

The Limo Operator From A 2018 Crash That Killed 20 People Will Avoid Prison Time

Nauman Hussain, 31, had been charged with 20 counts each of criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in what was the deadliest U.S. transportation disaster in a decade.

Philadelphia Museum of Art employees picket outside the north entrance on Oct. 5, 2022. Two years after the museum workers joined a union, they voted to strike during first contract negotiations.

Strike by Philadelphia Museum of Art workers shows woes of 'prestige' jobs

Workers are unionizing in fields where they haven't had a big presence, including cultural institutions. A strike at the Philadelphia Museum of Art demonstrates the tensions driving this movement.

Robert Malley, Biden administration special envoy for Iran, testifies about the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) during a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations on Capitol Hill May 25, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

A U.S. special envoy responds to Iran on nuclear talks, protests over a woman's death

In separate interviews with NPR, the U.S. special envoy to Iran responds to that country's foreign minister on Iranians' protests over a woman's death, and the state of nuclear negotiations.

The Taste of National City

Join us to celebrate the Holiday season and try out the food from many of the 200 restaurants in National City. Samples will be offered by over 20 restaurants and there will be photo's with Santa, Gifts for Children and live music. Event Date: Dec. 18, 2021 Event Location: Coronado Beach Harley Davidson Dealers Event Space For more information and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

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